2024 Jack Kaniak Memorial Scholarship

Jack Adjion Kaniak was born August 19, 1951 In Aimaukattaq near Bathurst Inlet. Jack was passionate about importance of maintaining the land, animals and water and overall care for the environment. Jack believed in the importance of passing, instilling and sharing Inuit traditional knowledge and integration of our traditional knowledge into today’s society. Jack was a strong believer in education, encouraging Inuit to pursue further education. Jack was a quiet man, a humble man with many other achievements and never talked about them. He passed his knowledge to his children about his youth, growing up, and mistakes he learned from. He passed on traditional knowledge & taught his sons, daughters and grandson how to hunt, I’m sure he taught a few people some things and wanted everyone to integrate things he spoke of into their daily lives.

This $2000 scholarship will be available for the years 2024 – 2027 to applicants in the Kitikmeot
region of Nunavut.

Please read carefully and ensure the following items are included in your scholarship application
package:

1. A fully completed Scholarship Application Form
2. A letter or email to the Scholarship Committee introducing yourself that includes:
   a) Your field of study;
   b) How this scholarship will assist you in meeting your educational goals; and
   c) Any community or volunteer activities you have done.
3. Proof of registration for the training from an eligible institution.
   a) Eligible institutions must be a college, university, community college, trade, technical, or
   business school approved recognized by a reputable agency or accrediting body.
4. A reference letter from either a teacher or a community member.
   a) one from a teacher, professor or official from the previous year’s educational institution and
   b) one from a community member.

Application may be submitted via mail, email or be dropped off in person. Application deadline:
September 30, 2024

Submit your application to: Morgan Evaglok, Community Liaison Kugluktuk
Email your application to: mevaglok@lands.kitia.ca

2024 Jack Kaniak Memorial Scholarship Application Form